Unit synopsis

This unit considers important contemporary cultural and social questions by way of readings in science fiction, fantasy fiction and fiction, class ideologies and revolutionary politics from a selection of novels and poetry of the nineteenth century. The novels and poems examine political and social change in Europe between 1790 and 1900, with a view to making critical links between current ideologies and literary forms and their formulation in a nineteenth century text. As such, works ranging from Frankenstein to Alice in Wonderland are deployed to consider the textual representations of important cultural, social, and sexual issues.

as a cross-institutional student who has a Commonwealth supported place at their home university.

Domestic fee-paying student fee

For Australian citizens, permanent visa holders and permanent humanitarian visa holders, and New Zealand citizens, who study this unit:

as part of a QUT course and are not eligible for a Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

as part of a QUT course during Summer Semester

as a cross-institutional student who does not have a Commonwealth supported place at their home university

as a single-unit study student.

International student fee

For international students who study this unit:

as part of a QUT course

as a cross-institutional student.

Previous study requirements

Equivalents

KWB005, KWB724

Guide to previous study requirements

Prerequisites

To enrol in this unit, you must have completed these prerequisite units (or have credit, advanced standing or exemption for them), or be able to demonstrate that you have equivalent background knowledge.

Anti-requisites

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Co-requisites

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Equivalents

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Assumed knowledge

We assume that you have a minimum level of knowledge in certain areas before you start this unit.